Believe it or not, about four million American men propose to their girlfriends each Valentine’s day. Naturally, Valentine’s Day is a quintessentially romantic holiday and the one time in the year that you may need to have a little planning in place if you’re dating someone. But what if you decide to bring an engagement […]
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Updated in January 2016 With all the talk about diamond simulants (cubic zirconia), man-made diamonds, diamond alternatives, and lab created diamonds, it’s no wonder people get confused in their search for the perfect engagement ring. The Diamond Authority prides itself in educating the public about all the options out there for their jewelry needs—and this
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Whether it be a European holiday, a trip in South America or a cruise to some exotic island in the South Pacific, many women worry about is loosing their diamond jewelery while abroad. It is important to take extra precautions and learn about some ways how to prevent loss or theft before it happens.
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With all the talk about diamond alternatives, people are wondering more and more about Moissanite. In a recent poll, brides-to-be on the Wedding Bee forum were asked if this is a possible option for their future engagement ring. 21% indicated they wanted a Moissanite ring, 14% said they currently own one and love it, 2%
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If you’re like many men just starting off in life and in love, buying a diamond with a limited budget can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, this process is made manageable if you’ve read what the experts have to say about how to save big on a small budget. There are a lot of
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Tis the beginning of the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and this means a lot of great deals for engagement rings both online and in the stores. If you’re thinking about popping the question over Christmas, Black Friday would be a fantastic time to buy that long awaited ring. If you’re looking for a special deal
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We’re getting into the festive season where proposals are happening or at least being thought of right at this very moment. If you’re one of the many men who plan on proposing between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, chances are you are also thinking about what women want in their engagement ring. More specifically, what does
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One of the most beautiful styles of engagement rings are pave engagement rings. They are sparkly, intricate, full of detail and add a lot of extra glamour to a woman’s finger. However, there are a few things jewelry buyers need to know before purchasing this type of setting in order to avoid disappointment in the
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Looking to get engaged and you have no idea what her ring size is? One of the best things you can do is find a calibrated ring size chart to help you out. Before going forward, here are 10 helpful tips you need to know when using a ring size chart: 1. Most ring
At The Diamond Authority, we often get questions from our readers about how diamonds are made. A lot of the time, they are not referring to mined diamonds, but other types of diamonds such as man made diamonds, colored diamonds, synthetic diamonds or diamond hybrids. We would like to help clear up any confusion on
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